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This Week in Logistics News (October 30 – November 3, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Convargo grabs $19 million to improve road freight (TechCrunch). Soon drones will drop your packages at your doorstep [in India] (The Economic Times). Song of the Week: “Live in the Moment” by Portugal. Shippo raises $20 million to be the Stripe for shipping (Venture Beat). Cass Truckload Linehaul Index – September 2017.

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The Supply Chain Response to India’s Second Wave of Covid!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Australia too sent immediate support package of ventilators, oxygen tanks and PPE Kits. Saudi Arabia shipped 80 Metric tonnes of liquid oxygen to India and Portugal assured 20,000 litres of oxygen per week to India along with 5503 vials of Remdesvir. Luxembourg and Sweden sent 58 and 120 ventilators respectively.

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FedEx Announces New March 2022 International Shipping Surcharges

Intelligent Audit

Such strong forecasts mean one inevitable outcome for global carriers—raising rates to stay competitive and deliver the growing volume of packages. The new peak surcharges for FedEx Express parcel and freight services, effective March 7, 2022 , are as follows. FedEx Express International Shipping Surcharges. per pound or $1.50

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

10 questions about Freight Spend Management. There are numerous ways a shipper can reduce freight spend. And freight costs are continuing to rise, pushed upward by factors such as globalized distribution and unpredictable fuel prices. This is an important aspect of managing freight spend. Norfolk Island. Papua New Guinea.